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Essay Rubric 
Based on the School Wide Writing Rubric For Winslow High School
Rubric Code: UXW22B3
By behutchinson
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Subject: Music  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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100 %
  A

97 pts

B

87 pts

C

78 pts

D

69 pts

F - 65- below

65 pts

Topic Development

A

Richly developed introduction; clear thesis statement remains consistent throughout paper. Rich voice, tone, and style. Easily accessible and consistant throughout paper.
B

Developed introduction and conclusion; thesis is apparent throughout paper. Strong voice,tone, and style. Mostly acessible and consistanty throughout paper
C

Evidence of some kind of introduction and/or conclusion. Attempt made at a thesis. Evidence of some voice, tone, and style. For the most part, the paper makes sense and has consistancy.
D

Weak attempt at introduction and/or conclusion. No evidence of clear thesis. Essentially devoid of voice, tone,or style. Several issues with inconsistency of topic development and meaning
F - 65- below

Little to no introduction or conclusion. No signs of any thesis. No signs of voice, tone, or style. Little to no understanding of topic development and/or meaning
Organization

A

Rich and clear in consistant paragraph structure. Paragraphs are focused, with each one containing an identifiable topic sentence. Clear transitions between paragraphs to clarify menaing. Ideas are presented with clarity and logic. Paragraphs support thesis statement.
B

Consistent paragraph structure. Paragraphs contain identifiable topic sentences. Appropriate transisitions between paragraphs to help express meaning. Ideas are clear and logical most of the time. Paragraphs can be traced back to the thesis statement
C

Evedence of paragraph structure. Paragraphs seem to have cohesiveness to them,although there may not be a topic sentence. Ideas are sometimes clear and logical. Paragraghs can be somewhat traced back to the original thesis statement. Some attempt at transitions.
D

Weak paragraph structure. No identifiable topic sentence is apparent. Ideas are often confusing and unclear. Paragraphs contain little to no transitions, and there is little relevance of the paragraphs to the thesis/introduction. confusing meaning because of weak organization
F - 65- below

Little to no solid paragraph structure. Jumbled ideas and assertions are confusing because they are not organized. No apparent transitions in paper. Little to no consistancy or clarity embedded in paragraphs. Weak organization.
Details

A

Rich Details support thesis statement. Paper is free of any vague statements or references, all claims are supported.
B

Writing contains details and very limited vague references or statements. Most cllaims are supported with details.
C

Writing contains some details, although there are some vague references or statements. Some claims are supported with details.
D

Weak details used in paper. Several vague references and statements. Few claims are supported with details; many generalizations / assumptions.
F - 65- below

Little to no details used in writing. consistently vague references, generalizations, and assumptions are made. Almost no ideas are supported
Language Usage

A

Sentences are not only complete, but als varied in structure and length. Sentences show strong flow, insight and smoothness. Rich, thoughtful word choices are incorporated into the paper.
B

Sentences are complete and show signs of variety in structure and length. Good flow in sentences. Appropriate word choices are incorporated in the paper.
C

Sentences are structurally sound and correct for the most part. Correct word choices are incorporated into the sentences most of the time. Sentences appear, for the most part, fluent.
D

Sentences have many issues with structure and fluency. Weak attempt at word choice and variety. Writing is difficult to comprehend because of lack of appropriate language usage.
F - 65- below

Sentences have persistant issues with structure and fluency. Little to no attempt at word choice or variety. Writing is extremely difficult to understand due to weak and careless language usage.
Mechanics

A

Delivery of writing is free of grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors.
B

Delivery of writing is mostly free of grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors.
C

Writing contains grammatical, punctuation, and/or spelling errors.
D

Consistent misuse of grammatical, spelling, and/or punctuation conventions.
F - 65- below

Writing is careless and exhibits constant grammatical, spelling, and punctuation errors.




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